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At a rough count then, it would appear that with a few notable exceptions, most of the responders to my thread are idiots. God help your customers if you are so called professionals. " -- bet those guys were having a laugh at your expense -- " " -- some old fart of a 'know-it-all'...

And the problem with being Dan_Robinson, is that you obviously don't understand the "" used around my description of the gauge used to test for gas tightness. This makes you sound like an idiot. But let's say I have made a mistake. Under your posts it says, and I quote, -- "A person who...

Hi Hugh Jaleak. " --- if the backfill has been carried out correctly, then it should not sink. " Exactly the point I was making. The filling wasn't carried out correctly, and was supposed to be the final result. Anybody honest enough to admit it, will admit that many corners are cut on both...

Richard the 3rd. You know what your names rhymes with, and it exactly matches the daft comments you made about my status. Advice? I wasn't asking for advice, I was asking if someone could answer some questions. Hugh Jaleak. Thankyou for your more helpful and comprehensive answer. I was...

"As said its their pipe so they do what they see fit." --- No they can't. They are governed by legislation in the form of regulation. And whilst they can do what they like within those regulations on public property, they can't simply "do what they like" on private property. Also, gas...

"Nothing to discuss! the pipe is the property of the Gas Transporter therefore the decision as to replace or re-use is theirs and theirs alone perhaps after inspection they feel that some of the pipes need to be replaced perhaps due to the proximity of the new main icon_wink.gif " AND. "I...

That's why I asked if an expert in this field could answer. Because they would have access to the regulations.

Hi boilerman. The decision is being made by the chaps doing the work (digging the holes and such), as an when they do each house. Every now and then a supervisor comes by and explains things to them. But he doesn't inspect each house. All the service pipes were in the same position under...

Hi, could one or more experts in this field please answer this? :). The gas main where I live, which is currently under the pavement, is being replaced/upgraded with a new main run under the road. Consequently, all the houses supplied from the existing main are being reconnected to the new...

Hi Masona, i dont know if the one way return valve method works or not. I have emailed several of the companies involved asking for testimonials and details of how exactly they perform the repair, and so far NONE have replied. My thinking is that since the problem begins with the imperfect...

On the subject of replacement sealed units. I now definitely, won't buy a replacement unit that is not guaranteed for at least 10 years. Here is a summary of just one company I found that is prepared to give a 10 year warranty on the units they make, when they are installed in UPVC frames...

btb23 wrote Thanks for the post. I dont know, maybe. I read the pdf and it certainly is designed to bond to glass, but as I am looking for sealant that will bind to the existing sealant in the dg unit, I am not sure if this would work. Surface preparation is described as needing to be free...

Thanks, thats a great description of the manufacturing process Bowie77 Do you know of any firms that do guarantee replacement dgus for longer than 5 years? How long is the guarantee from your own co? I think you might well be right about an aftermarket sealant not existing. At least I haven't...

ladylola,you wrote Sorry ladylola, I wasn't sure if this was directed at me. Anyway, yes I am looking at sealants to see if I can find one that could be easily applied to the unit, that will not degrade or damage the existing sealant. Assuming that I find one, and I think I can, it will then...

freddymercurystwin wrote: 1)I do understand. 2)The thread is not going round in circles, its in fact changed direction somewhat. 3)A Temporary something, is just that, Temporary. It is intended to only be whatever it is, for a set period of time. My "FIX" is intended to be permanent. I am...

In answer to your statement. Again with respect FM'sTwin, you are simply repeating your posts. Also, I trust that this thread will remain as civil as it hitherto has. I assure you I am "geting it", as you put it FM'. I assure you I completely understand your posts. You seem fixated on the...

Crank39. Well not exactly suggested it, but certinly dismissed it as too expensive. but bowie has laid ou the method and said its cheap to get them re-sealed. ( I accept your point that with some units it might be cheaper to replace.) And yes it is different of course, to drying and...

Hi Bowie77, Thanks very much for your posts. Yup it does help. I have one unit that has water damage on the glass. --- track marks that I understand can't be removed--- , so as this one is a lost cause anyway, I will experiment with it. ---- First I will try sealing it, and then try...

Thank you bowie77. That's very helpful. I dont think you could have put it any clearer. Failed DG units can be repaired, and very cheaply too. Can this also be done with a leaded unit, assuming all the lead is intact, not damaged by water etc? Also, at the very beginning of this thread...

MOD Please DONT close this thread. With respect, If it bores some readers, they don't have to continue reading it. It is NOT about a business idea, although that is what some posters insist on referring to. And if it appears critical of the after market for replacement DG units, that's...